Who's Crying Now, Ex-Husband?

Chapter 209

Montgomery Manor

Mila spent the entire day at the old manor, staying close to her mother-in-law, Felicity, accompanying her in everything she did. They chatted, laughed, and painted together.

Felicity was a renowned artist, known especially for her breathtaking landscape and animal paintings. Her works were so vivid and dynamic that they seemed to transport viewers directly into the scenes she depicted.

In the spacious studio, the white curtains swayed gently in the breeze, and sunlight streamed through the glass. Amidst this serene backdrop, two vibrant and graceful women sat at the center of the room. Before them stood an easel with a rectangular canvas, where shades of white, gray, and black came to life under Felicity's brush.

Mila watched quietly as Felicity painted with concentration. Before long, a winter landscape emerged on the canvas-a lonely, Western-style turret standing amidst a barren forest. The leafless trees were filled with nests, and numerous crows perched on the branches, their wings poised as if ready to take flight.

As Mila's gaze dropped to the corner of the canvas, she noticed a single crow lying lifeless in the snow, its dark eyes staring into the gray-white sky. The painting captured a delicate balance between vitality and melancholy.

had improved significantly—she laughed, played, and maintained a rare childlike purity for her

fine line between life and oppression

so alive," Mila remarked, her fingers hovering over the canvas where the

gift for capturing life, yet Mila had never seen her mother-in- law paint a human figure. She

the crow in her painting, a soft smile gracing her lips. "I never understood people, so I could

taken aback. She hadn't expected this reason. Just as she was about to speak, Felicity took her hand, which felt slightly

not spend a few

Mila

Mila found solace in the old manor, avoiding being alone with Lysander and savoring the extra time with Felicity. She knew this opportunity to converse with her mother-in-law would be scarce once she left

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the dining table was occupied only by the in-laws and Mila. During dinner, Lysander occasionally placed food on Mila's plate, much to Felicity's delight and satisfaction. In front of

for her company, the two women left the men behind and